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Cyber attack costing six-figure sum, council says

Hackney Council's financial struggles are exacerbated by a cyber attack recovery, leading to significant overspending on staffing and IT consulting.

Hackney Council to power council flats with solar energy using new microgrids

Hackney Council will install solar cells on council flats, creating a microgrid for direct energy supply to residents, enhancing energy savings.
The initiative demonstrates a model for potential large-scale solar energy implementation in social housing, aiming for significant clean energy investments.

The London Buzz - 12th November 2024

Hackney Council upheld a controversial redesign plan for Pembury Circus amid safety concerns.
A secret mileage charge proposal for London drivers nearly came to fruition.
Islington's social housing faces regulatory scrutiny due to non-compliance.
Greenwich Council temporarily renames the borough to support local winter festival.

Council urged to act following balcony fall death

Hackney Council must act quickly to prevent future deaths after a woman fell from her balcony while clearing a blocked drainpipe.

Woman who fell to her death from Hackney council flat was trying to fix drainpipe'

Sarah McGreevy fell to her death while attempting to unblock a drainage pipe, raising urgent concerns about safety and property maintenance standards.
#community-health

Woman died after falling from flat balcony while clearing blocked drainpipe

Urgent action is needed from Hackney Council to prevent future deaths linked to residents clearing blocked drainpipes on their own.

Leisure centre set for major refurb with sauna and steam room on the way

Kings Hall Leisure Centre will undergo a major refurbishment to enhance its facilities and address structural issues.

Woman died after falling from flat balcony while clearing blocked drainpipe

Urgent action is needed from Hackney Council to prevent future deaths linked to residents clearing blocked drainpipes on their own.

Leisure centre set for major refurb with sauna and steam room on the way

Kings Hall Leisure Centre will undergo a major refurbishment to enhance its facilities and address structural issues.
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#community-impact

Teachers fear 'hostile takeover' amid plans to close primary schools

Hackney Council plans to close two primary schools and merge others due to falling pupil numbers putting a strain on finances.

High Court challenge over plans to close Hackney children's centres dropped following 'unlawful' consultation

Hackney Council's unlawful consultation led to the dropping of a High Court challenge over the closure of children's centres.

Teachers fear 'hostile takeover' amid plans to close primary schools

Hackney Council plans to close two primary schools and merge others due to falling pupil numbers putting a strain on finances.

High Court challenge over plans to close Hackney children's centres dropped following 'unlawful' consultation

Hackney Council's unlawful consultation led to the dropping of a High Court challenge over the closure of children's centres.
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Hackney Council to slash charity grants amid budget crisis

Hackney Council plans to cut local charity grants by over £800,000 due to severe budget overspend.
#housing-issues

Tensions rise in tower block plagued by leaks and lifts that smell of urine

Hackney Council consistently fails to address long-standing resident issues at Fellows Court, affecting security and living conditions.

'We marched to the town hall for better conditions in our homes - and won'

Residents organized against years of neglect by the Hackney Council, leading to commitments for improvements at Exbury House.

Tensions rise in tower block plagued by leaks and lifts that smell of urine

Hackney Council consistently fails to address long-standing resident issues at Fellows Court, affecting security and living conditions.

'We marched to the town hall for better conditions in our homes - and won'

Residents organized against years of neglect by the Hackney Council, leading to commitments for improvements at Exbury House.
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#education-policy

Parents fear special needs pupils will suffer if Hackney school closes

Parents and teachers fear the potential harm to special needs children from the proposed merger and closure of Oldhill Community School. The emotional impact is significant.

Four more Hackney primary schools could close due to lack of money

Hackney Council's decision to close more schools is a response to declining student enrollment and financial strain on primary education.

Parents fear special needs pupils will suffer if Hackney school closes

Parents and teachers fear the potential harm to special needs children from the proposed merger and closure of Oldhill Community School. The emotional impact is significant.

Four more Hackney primary schools could close due to lack of money

Hackney Council's decision to close more schools is a response to declining student enrollment and financial strain on primary education.
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#kings-hall-leisure-centre

New swimming pool put 'on hold' amid lack of money

Hackney Council has halted plans for a new teaching pool at London Fields due to financial constraints, prioritizing the refurbishment of Kings Hall Leisure Centre instead.

Leisure centre to shut for three-year refurb - as teaching pool plans shelved

Kings Hall Leisure Centre will close for three years for essential refurbishment, prioritized by Hackney Council over other projects.

New swimming pool put 'on hold' amid lack of money

Hackney Council has halted plans for a new teaching pool at London Fields due to financial constraints, prioritizing the refurbishment of Kings Hall Leisure Centre instead.

Leisure centre to shut for three-year refurb - as teaching pool plans shelved

Kings Hall Leisure Centre will close for three years for essential refurbishment, prioritized by Hackney Council over other projects.
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New design for dangerous junction would 'put lives at risk'

Hackney Council aims to enhance road safety with a green corridor, but local advocates argue the plans do not adequately protect cyclists.

'Our tower block is riddled with leaks and has no hot water - it's not right'

Residents of Fellows Court are facing severe heating and hot water issues, with claims of human rights violations due to neglect by Hackney Council.
#by-election

By-elections planned after councillor accused of sexually assaulting boy, 11

Deputy speaker Lee Laudat-Scott resigned from Hackney Council after being charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy.

Greens claim shock by-election victory after left-wing pact

The Green Party's Liam Davis achieved a surprising victory over Labour in a Stoke Newington by-election, reflecting public disillusionment and a desire for change.

By-elections planned after councillor accused of sexually assaulting boy, 11

Deputy speaker Lee Laudat-Scott resigned from Hackney Council after being charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy.

Greens claim shock by-election victory after left-wing pact

The Green Party's Liam Davis achieved a surprising victory over Labour in a Stoke Newington by-election, reflecting public disillusionment and a desire for change.
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By-election triggered as councillor resigns to take on City Hall role

Mete Coban steps down as Hackney councillor to become Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy.

Former councillor accused of sexually assaulting boy

Former Hackney councillor Lee Laudat-Scott resigned and was arrested for sexually assaulting a child.
#ico

'Failing to change password' led to cyber attack that leaked 280,000 people's data

Hackney Council reprimanded by ICO for failing to prevent cyber-attack, faced data breach affecting 280,000 residents due to poor security practices.

Council criticised by regulator over cyber attack

Hackney Council reprimanded for failing to protect against cyber attack that compromised sensitive data of 288,000 individuals.

Hackney Council reprimanded over 2020 ransomware attack | Computer Weekly

The ICO reprimanded Hackney Council for security failings that led to a devastating ransomware attack affecting 280,000 residents.

'Failing to change password' led to cyber attack that leaked 280,000 people's data

Hackney Council reprimanded by ICO for failing to prevent cyber-attack, faced data breach affecting 280,000 residents due to poor security practices.

Council criticised by regulator over cyber attack

Hackney Council reprimanded for failing to protect against cyber attack that compromised sensitive data of 288,000 individuals.

Hackney Council reprimanded over 2020 ransomware attack | Computer Weekly

The ICO reprimanded Hackney Council for security failings that led to a devastating ransomware attack affecting 280,000 residents.
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Labour wins by a mile and by a whisker in double by-election victories

Labour won both Hoxton East & Shoreditch and De Beauvoir by-elections in Hackney, maintaining council control.

Warning of 'high risk' of measles outbreak as vaccine uptake low

Parents urged to vaccinate children due to rise in measles cases
Hackney has lowest MMR vaccine uptake in the UK

Closure of primary school in Hackney highlights struggle of London families

Hackney council is closing Colvestone primary school, despite plans to build a 21st-century street with the school at its center.
The closure of the school will have a negative impact on the students and the community, especially those with special needs.

London's Hackney Council says ICO exaggerated breach harms

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office issued a reprimand to Hackney for a 2020 ransomware attack, emphasizing the need for better data protection measures.
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